Shacknews Cortex update 1.0.1 patch notes

We are deploying some fixes to Shacknews Cortex tonight. Please take a look at the full patch notes from update 1.0.1.

the man with the briefcase

November 16, 2020 7:24 PM

Hey folks. It's been a week since the Shacknews Direct where we announced our new Cortex platform.

Please take a look at the recent update 1.0.1 patch notes.

NEW

Shackers can earn one point in Cortex for reading Shacknews.com front page articles
Shacknews Cortex articles no longer require an image to be posted

BUG FIXES

Fixes for Chatty OP markup parsing on Cortex articles
Fixed error message for missing review topic
Fixes for hyperlinks in Cortex articles
Search fix for topics that include &

DESIGN UPDATES

Default Cortex view changed to MY FEED
Hide profile no longer says "Hide Profileed" when active
Inbox and Chatty buttons swapped
Updated error messages to be more noticeable

That's all for now. Thank you for your support as we work to make this platform better. I leave you with this video of Shacknews Chairpet of the Board Princess Lola Foofybutt, Empress of the Universe.

BOPSICLE! pic.twitter.com/nO20zxMYTb
— Productive Citizen ✌🏾💙🙏🏾👊🏾 (@technosucks) November 10, 2020

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the man with the briefcase

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Shacknews Cortex update 1.0.1 patch notes moves Chatty button and much more!

Read more: Shacknews Cortex update 1.0.1 patch notes
- mrazzino
  
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  November 16, 2020 7:39 PM
  
  Omg hi Lola
- omnova
  
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  November 16, 2020 7:41 PM
  
  I clicked the imaginary Update button but it didn't do anything.
  - the man with the briefcase
    
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    November 16, 2020 7:41 PM
    
    Try blowing on the cartridge.
- TroZ
  
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  November 16, 2020 7:47 PM
  
  Sounds like some good fixes and changes there!
- SerfaSam
  
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  November 16, 2020 7:53 PM
  
  I'm going to earn so many points passively as I'm putting together Destiny 2 guides!
- spazzium
  
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  November 16, 2020 8:10 PM
  
  Awesome.
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  November 16, 2020 8:19 PM
  
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    November 16, 2020 8:19 PM
    
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      November 17, 2020 6:14 AM
      
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      - redfive
        
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        November 17, 2020 6:33 AM
        
        Udderly marvelous
  - ThomW
    
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    November 17, 2020 6:54 AM
    
    I agree - I think this is key.
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      November 17, 2020 7:19 AM
      
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      - ThomW
        
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        November 17, 2020 7:20 AM
        
        Only if we write it somewhere else then one of us posts it.
        
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        November 17, 2020 7:23 AM
        
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  - the man with the briefcase
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:13 AM
    
    This is probably not coming any time soon. It isn’t a bad idea, but it would take a lot of work to implement well.
- dromo5
  
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  November 16, 2020 8:32 PM
  
  Some good changes. Here's a suggestion: The +1 notification that pops up should be bottom right justified and/or made to close much sooner (I think it's up for about 10 seconds). It gets in the way of reading comments as I'm scrolling down. I know it can be closed by clicking but that shouldn't be necessary.
  - ThomW
    
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    November 17, 2020 6:54 AM
    
    There should be an option to turn it off. I'm going to post and tag things - I don't need fake points to do so.
    - Tezcali
      
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      November 17, 2020 7:12 AM
      
      I did find myself being more interactive when Cortex came online, but not just for the points. I feel like people are sharing more and I like reading about different topics and perspectives.
      - ThomW
        
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        November 17, 2020 7:14 AM
        
        Sure, but did Shack Achievements really encourage you to engage with the site more?
        
        Honestly, I feel like it should almost be a thing that tells you every time with a link to read more that explains the feature, shows you where the points are accrued, etc. then gives you the option to turn it off.
        
        Tezcali
        
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        November 17, 2020 8:22 AM
        
        Cortex itself did more than the acheivements but i would be lying if i said it had no impact. I like the idea of it bringinf you to some info and letting you shut it off though
    - dromo5
      
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      November 17, 2020 10:02 AM
      
      Agreed. I also just timed it and the notification stays up for more like 15 seconds which is kind of insane for such unimportant information.
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    November 17, 2020 7:22 AM
    
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  - the man with the briefcase
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:07 AM
    
    A solution for the issues around notifications is in the works.
    - sikander
      
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      November 17, 2020 10:55 AM
      
      add a beep and bell sound when notification shows up plz
      - ThomW
        
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        November 17, 2020 11:13 AM
        
        Loud hawk noises!
  - ninjase
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:13 AM
    
    Yea it should be like 3-4 sec tops
  - Beady
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:16 AM
    
    It should appear and then float off the top of the screen, like a cookie clicker.
- Conan
  
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  November 17, 2020 7:22 AM
  
  Just FYI, but header dates are invisible in light mode on Cortex pages. Should be a quick CSS fix.
  - quazar
    
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    November 17, 2020 8:27 AM
    
    Everything should be invisible in light mode
    - Conan
      
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      November 17, 2020 8:41 AM
      
      If its there, it should work. It actually looks okay for articles and the front page, even if my preference is dark.
  - the man with the briefcase
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:06 AM
    
    A ticket for this has been made. We are just trying to fix everything as it comes. Still plenty of bugs and fixes to come.
    - Conan
      
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      November 17, 2020 10:12 AM
      
      Cool. So far a pretty good launch, all things considered!
      - the man with the briefcase
        
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        November 17, 2020 10:13 AM
        
        Some things just had to be out in the real world before we would notice them. But yeah, this could have been worse for sure.
        
        Conan
        
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        November 17, 2020 10:14 AM
        
        I've had product launches go way worse, that's for sure.
- niceguynick
  
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  November 17, 2020 9:35 AM
  
  Just installed the patch, Cortex is still awesome.
- deject
  
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  November 17, 2020 9:46 AM
  
  Asif I think you and your team are doing great work. Love it.
  - the man with the briefcase
    
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    November 17, 2020 10:06 AM
    
    Thanks!
  - RyDogg1
    
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    November 17, 2020 11:52 AM
    
    +1
- MatthewPhillips
  
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  November 17, 2020 11:10 AM
  
  Loving teh Cortex! I'd post more but I only use my iPhone 6 in the evening and the "CORTEX MENU" button isn't clickable for me.
  
  If this could be fixed for people on old-ass phones like me, awesome. Thanks!
- m0rfus
  
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  November 17, 2020 11:13 AM
  
  THX